SOLUTION: Shopping city has a 6% sales tax. Clara spent $37.10 on a pair of pants at shopping city. What was the selling price of the pants.

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Question 70391: Shopping city has a 6% sales tax.
Clara spent $37.10 on a pair of pants at shopping city. What was the selling price of the pants.

Answer by checkley75(3666) About Me  (Show Source):
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37.10/1.06=35.00 WHICH IS THE SELLING PRICE BEFORE THE 6% SALES TAX IS ADDED.
PROOF
35.00+(.06*35.00)=35.00+2.10=37.10